Hobbies And Interests
Dermatology
Doctors have been using photography to examine and record skin conditions since the camera was invented. Skin problems are widely varied and developments in digital photography have allowed the medical community to share, catalogue and store a staggering amount of information on these diseases. This has made it easier for doctors to communicate with patients and network among themselves.
Astrophotography
Astrophotography is not limited to the digital genre, but for hobbyists and professionals who take pictures of the night sky, digital photography has some definite advantages. The higher resolution of digital cameras is better suited for the long-range photos of distant, sometimes dim astral bodies, resulting in sharper images that catch more details.
Legal Evidence
Digital photography is admissible as evidence in a court of law as long as the pictures are relevant and the trial judge can confirm them as genuine. However, the ease with which digital photographs can be altered is cause for concern for those in the legal process. If you wish to use digital photography as evidence, you must be prepared to testify regarding its authenticity.
Art and Design
The ability to use software to create and manipulate digital photographs has opened up new avenues of art and design. Architects use digital photography to document buildings, while photographs can manipulate digital photos to create the exact picture, scene, or artistic piece they want. For example, in the Digital Eyes Studio (withdigitaleyes.com/process.htm), artist Jeri Holt creates digital art using a variety of techniques. These images can then be transferred to virtually any medium including canvas or glass.
Aerial Photography
Aerial photographers take oblique aerial photos of the land from the air to examine the area for archaeological finds. Vertical photography is another form of aerial photography; it's used when a picture is intended for espionage and military reconnaissance purposes. The advent of digital photography allows these pictures to be taken in color, allowing for more accuracy and detail. Since digital aerial photos do not need to be developed but can be viewed on a computer immediately after they are taken, they are useful for safety and security purposes.